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Hello I am a novice at computer faultfinding. I have a problem where when using IE8 such that random websites open up. usually sites which state my machine has virus's etc. I have run malwarebyte,ccleaner,adaware, and avg free with no problems reported. Please could someone assist me to rid my …

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Hi Experts I have got a client who has a Canon IR3300 network printer shared on a server 2003 (AD environment) I shared the printer (it has a static ip address 192.168.0.126) There are 7 client (means 7 workstations windows XP SP3 ) , all of them can print (yes …

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I have a six year old Compaq laptop with Windows XP and suddenly the screen blacks out and I have to reboot. It is clear the rest of the computer continues to work normally. I've reloaded everything but the problem continues. It happens if I move the computer or perhaps …

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Every time I start my computer and get to my profile I am presented with the following popup RunDLL Error loading C:\Windows\TEMP\msxm192z.dll This came after I used Malware Bytes so I figured I would start here to see how I stop this pop up from occuring.

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Details 1 PATA Hard Drive: Western Digital 1 SATA Hard Drive: Western Digital Gigabyte Motherboard (AMD2 Socket) SATA DVD Drive. Problem: When I boot up the computer, it takes forever to detect IDE devices. Then when it finally does, it sucessfully detects the DVD drive. But gives an IDE Channel …

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There is one thing, I haven't been able to do is adjust how loud I want the audio in Windows7. It appears that it only goes to a specific volume and it can't be adjusted higher. I'd also like to add that if you live in a complex where loud …

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Persario got black screen with big white lettering and Windows would not load. I selectd "normal load" nothing happened. Now the only thing on the screen is inter HDD password???? Do not know what that is. That is all that comes up when persario is turned on. What do I …

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how do you replace a noisy fan and know which fan to purchase my computer model is not listed on any of the sites that sell replacement fans thank you

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Guys A strange thing happening to a friend's PC; when press Ctrl+Alt+Del brings up Task Manager instead of the security box. I have failed to figure it out; checked the drivers, the individual keyboard tabs etc Even checked to see if some managment /configuration tool was installed but none. Any …

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If I had Win XP and now installed Windows 7 and have deleted Windows.old (Windows XP) can I resize and put a new partition of Windows XP or does it have to be first in the chain? Will PArtiton Manager allow me to have Windows 7 and then XP or …

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I tried defraging my computer and this certificates thing came up. Does anyone know how to fix it? I tried following these directions but it didn't help. [B][url]http://forums.techguy.org/windows-xp/795175-disk-defragment-how-did-i.html[/url][/B].

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As the title says. Please help. Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 7:41:24 AM, on 12/25/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: D:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe D:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe D:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE D:\Program Files\VIA\VIAudioi\HDADeck\HDeck.exe D:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe D:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE D:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Smart Security\egui.exe …

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Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool removed: TrojanDownloader:Win32/cutwail.AQ Virus:Win32/cutwail.G (I could only run this program in safe mode) Restart Ran ATF-Cleaner (Could only run in safe mode) *Received error"Application cannot be executed. The file ATF-Cleaner.exe is infected. Do you want to activate your anti virus software now?"* Restart Ran MBAM.EXE. …

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hp pavilion xl753 Mainboard Model HAWK Intel Celeron Coppermine 668.3 MHz Socket 370 FC-PGA (0x4) Chipset Northbridge Intel i810E rev. A3 Southbridge Intel 82801AA (ICH) rev. 02 Memory Type SDRAM Memory Size 320 MBytes DIMM # 1 = 256 MBytes PC133 (133 MHz) DIMM # 2 = 64 MBytes PC100 …

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Greetings all, I am a new member to the forum so please bear with me if I'm not completely with the protocol for this forum ! I have an Advent 3000 PC, with a Windows XP Home Edition operating system. I recently had serious problems with the PC, and I …

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It was a cold November morning, leaves covered the now yellowed grass, the dog's water stood frozen, two little winter birds fluffed their feathers while sitting on a low tree branch outside my kitchen window and the smell of coffee began to fill my nostrils telling me that it's time …

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Hi, I am just looking for recommendations from you intelligent people, for internet security softyware. I am using AVG internet security version 8.5.457 with a firewall, anti spyware, anti spam, anti rootkit, email scanner, link scanner, web shield and resident shield. I also use (due to recommendations from here) Malwarebytes …

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Hello, I'm using a Dell studio 1555 laptop... I have gotten myself into trouble here... I activated and unhide the real vista 'Administrator' account using the command 'net user administrator /active:yes' in cmd and i put password to it. All was good till this point. Then for some reason I …

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Hi, I had no choice but to register here and get some help as this thing is getting the best of me. Now, I'm a very careful user, rarely download/run any random software and try to get very good care of my laptop. 2 days ago, out of nowhere, it …

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hey i just want to ask does it matter to have 64 bit os instead of 32-bit?? i just want to know its advantages and disadvantages.. pls help me if u can...

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Hello. Most of the time I'm using Google Chrome as my browser. Each time I want to download something, the browser itself downloads the file. I want the Free Download Manager to do all downloading. How can it be done? Same thing with Safari and Firefox.

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Hi there Daniweb new friends, I am a new member and the idea to join you came after seen a similar "issue" on this site. I have among other pc's this SONY VAIO VGN-FS285M- XP HOME+SP3, Office Pro 2007, 1GB RAM, 80GB HD, Bootable in partition 1. c:\ in English …

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This is a copy of a post I made in the C# forum. It really is a networking question. Please help me if you can. I have a program that sends out UDP traffic via csharp. The code works in the local LAN. We even got it working to other …

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Hello, I am having recurring problems such as but not limited to: VERY slow computer functions (especially while playing games), sometimes my screen will go crazy with SPYWARE / VIRUS found and pop ups everywhere. Nevertheless, I am not very good with computers and I'll try to remove them, but …

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Hi I am having this problems since around 5-6 days. My computer gets hang, mouse pointer gets lost (invisible), and key strokes work after a lag of 1 sec to 3-4 secs. After a few seconds (say from 3 secs to 10-12 secs), it will automatically get to normal state, …

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2 weeks without internet..... i dont know what to do... every time i plugged in my modem i always get unidentified network no internet access.... i try to uninstall my network adapter.. and after i restart it.. it will automatically installed,, but nothing's changed in my problem i have broadcom …

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Hi there, Was wondering if you could have a look at this and let me know if there are any nasties that may be slowing my computer down please? Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 21:10, on 2009-12-01 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer …

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Hi, I am having a problem with IE. Whenever I use google or any search engine, I am redirected to various websites instead of the ones I linked to. I scanned my computer using AVG and it removed a bunch of trojans. I also used Malware bytes and it removed …

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Hi my name is Gustavo, I'm new to the forum. I am running windows vista 32b and recently my computer got a virus. I ran mcafee and deleted some trojans and restored the system to an earlier date and all seems well except that when i click on a link …

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Well yes...obviously nothing works as it should. Have erlier had some problems wint my comp. crashing and shutting down, but when I got it back from service it was ok...up untill I had to download some windows updates. After updating and installing service pack 2 for Windows XP my Kaspersky …

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How do I change keyboard settings, if I want ( @ ) I end up with ( " ) and vica versa. I have been told the keyboard is set to U.S settings and instead of U.K but can't find out how to change it...

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I'm getting this message on my Win XP (SP1) machine. It happens when logging on to a shopping site. It never used to happen before and I believe that it may be linked with spyware/registry entries etc. MICROSOFT VISUAL C++ RUNTIME LIBRARY Program C:\Program files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe abnormal program termination I …

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hello !... I have linux fedora 7 installed pc along with windows 7. I want to play audio & video songs in fedora. but the default media player with fedora is not supporting, so I wanna install other media player like vlc media player in fedora . plz help me …

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I need help with a Toshiba laptop that is having difficulties with IE/Firefox redirecting to advertising sites. I have tried numerous programs to kill this and have had no luck. Here is the most recent HJT log. Thanks in advance for your help. Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan …

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Yesterday, the [URL="http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/dec2009/tc20091222_416170.htm"]Federal Appeals Court ruled[/URL] in what appears at first blush to be a shocking decision, that Microsoft must stop selling Word 2007 by January 11, 2010. But a closer look at the decision suggests that this isn't as big a deal as it first seems. Sure, Microsoft has …

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I have a Dell Dimension 9100 running XP Home that is freezing fairly regularly. It boots and performs fine, but after a period of time ranging from a few minutes to 30 minutes it gets sluggish responding to events and then freezes completely. I ran a malware and AV scan …

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Hello Sir/madem, I have three Motherboard and i want to sell one of them but how we find which one is latest and which one is oldest like 810C, 810E, 810ET(red), 845, 915 and 945 is oldest but G31 is latest but how we know which one is latest and …

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Hi everyone! I have a huge problem with my laptop. Well for one I haven't had ANY problems whatsoever since I bought it a yr ago. I was using it yesterday morning, turned it off, and then last night it just wasn't working anymore. The last thing I downloaded was …

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does anyone know of a free virus scan and removal program? the program ive been using runs of the internet and it hasnt been loading for me latley and i think i have a virus. i keep getting a single pop up for a search engine and than my home …

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Hey all, I'm having trouble setting up a D-Link 604 Broadband Router with my two XP machines. I read through the manual and did everything it said and both machines could connect to the router and ping each other but can't connect to the Internet. I dont know whether this …

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I write a lot of about the battle among large technology corporations in this space and the importance of competitive checks and balances. Yet Comcast seems to be growing into a super power with control over the very pipes that provide many of us with internet access, but without any …

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I have installed Flash plugin for Mozilla how ever some pages containing flash will not work properly. For example[URL="http://www.bbc.co.uk/merlin/#/games/"] this game[/URL] (select Camelot Defence and Play Now) when I try to click on Play Game button it will not start (neither other 2 buttons respond). So where is the issue?

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Teens who take revealing pictures of themselves to send to other teens are getting more than embarrassment: They're getting a criminal record as a sex offender. The problem of revealing teen pictures has been getting a great deal of attention lately, with a [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry3651.html"]recent survey[/URL] finding that 36 percent of …

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Well, i just wanted to know which antivirus software is good and works well and of course successsfully remove these malwares.

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So i have internet, but i cant use IE8? I run all my antivirus's, MAM, and that type of maintance daily, but i somehow got a virus i believe? Heres my Hijackthis... Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2 Scan saved at 10:38:23 PM, on 12/7/2009 Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT …

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Hello my friends, I would like your advice please. I have just recovered from being stung by a horrible nasty virus called Install_Patch.exe Trojan Downloader win32.bagle.bxn, I was advised by my previous AV provider to have the drive formatted which is what I have had done by a friend and …

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I have 4 PCs (all XP) and1 laptop (Vista 32 Business) on one LAN. I installed an USB/eSATA 1TB external hard drive to one of the XP desktops. The external HD has one partition (Happens to be the L: drive) and is formatted as NTFS. All the PCs/laptop can see …

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Already installed IDE 500 gb intetnal hard disk to Dell Dimension 2400: I was told reformatting would be time consuming, instead, I should run windows repair. What should I do to keep current internal 80gb hd, which is doing fine with remaining 40% memory, while adding IDE 500gb internal HD …

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hi! If i start me computer then the CPU is always 100% does someone know what is the problem and how to fix it

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